Just as there are substances that improve exercise performance called ergogenic agents, there are ones that can hamper your ability to exercise. Find out more about these “ergolytic” substances and how they make it harder to work out.
There’s nothing wrong with occasional dietary splurges. Occasionally indulging in a decadent food can make it easier to eat healthy the rest of the time. Still, there are ways to splurge smarter. Here are some six tips fora sensible splurge.
There’s a vitamin you don’t hear a lot about called vitamin K2, but research is showing it may be important for preventing two of the most common health problems people experience with age – osteoporosis and heart disease.
For years experts have been singing the praises of omega-3s and fish oil supplements. Has the song come to an end? Find out what new research shows about the health benefits of omega-3s and fish oil supplements and new evidence that it’s best to get these healthy fats through diet rather than fish oil supplements.
The green and refreshing cucumber is the fourth most widely cultivated vegetable in the world. Cucumbers are popular ingredients in meat and vegetable salads, they are often added to cold gazpacho soups, and they taste wonderful when dipped in humus. Read on to discover the eleven most surprising and important reasons why adding more cucumber to your diet will improve and extend your life.
There are over 2 servings of vegetables in one serving, healthy lentil beans and even chicken! This is a two thumbs up.
The XTrain User Guide is free when you pre-order either our XTrain 9 or 10 pack discount bundle. Besides being packed with full color pictures taken during the filming of XTrain, the XTrain User’s Guide has been designed to be easy to understand and to provide you with as much information as possible about the XTrain workout program.
Over 20 Cathletes participated in the second Cathlete 5k Turket Trot in November showing their commitment to fitness and their dedication to a healthy lifestyle. Congratulations to everyone who participated and we will make sure to make this an annual tradition. We will be sending free T-Shirts to the top 10 finishers and congratulations to…
Dec 2012 Rotation….This is the month of endless holiday festivities. We may not find time for a full week of workouts or even a full hour per workout but the bottom line is DO SOMETHING! While I know it’s near impossible to eat clean this month, let’s make that January’s priority along with more focused…
Is the much-used formula for calculating maximal heart rate accurate – or are there better ways to measure the intensity of your workout? Find out why the old formula for calculating maximal heart rate isn’t always reliable and other options for estimating exercise intensity.
It’s easy to find reasons to skip a workout around the holidays. After all, you have enough to do already. Don’t do it. Exercise is even more important during the holiday season as stress levels rise. Find out how exercise helps to tame holiday stress and discover tips for fitting in workouts during the season of good cheer.
If you’re like most people, you want to lose weight fast. It’s empowering to look down at the scale and see you’re down 5 pounds in only a week. But losing weight at lightning speed isn’t such a good idea from a health standpoint. Patience really is a virtue when it comes to successful weight loss.
